Comments on: Physical Fitness 3

By: leatherneck

leatherneck — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 05:22:51 +0000

Running and pullups use two totally different muscle groups. Plus your adrenaline (and heart) was probably pumping after the run so you actually had more energy to do the pullups.

By: Marq Rizalini G

Marq Rizalini G — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 03:45:56 +0000

I
Don't
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By: mancity7

mancity7 — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 21:41:06 +0000

Yeah, I'm great at skill sports but hate exercising. For example, the catcher on a baseball team needs more skills-related fitness (if he knows what he's doing, he will have to work less physically), but a swimmer would need more raw fitness (while technique is still important, if he's out of shape physically, he won't win).

By: Maima M

Maima M — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 17:26:14 +0000

By: rebelfan062003

rebelfan062003 — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 01:19:21 +0000

ok i am 16. and i am a 4 sport athlete. i am in peak physical condition by national standards. ok 3 weeks is short but heres wut u can do

run do a 2-5 mile jog every day

sprints- run wind sprints about 20-30 minutes (with parachutes if availible)

hit the gym- do alot of weight lifting but do not overwork yourself because that will only hurt ur muscles

do slower and less weight this will not bulk u up but it will get you in better shape and stronger

hope i helped dude

By: nicolas a

nicolas a — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:50:32 +0000

The three aspects of physical fitness are:

1. ENDURANCE – the ability of the body's circulatory and respiratory systems to supply fuel during sustained physical activity and the ability of the muscle to continue to perform without fatigue.

Endurance exercises are any activity – walking, jogging, swimming, raking, bicycling – that increases your heart rate and breathing for an extended period of time.

2. FLEXIBILITY – the intrinsic property of body tissues, which determines the range of motion achievable without injury at a joint or group of joints.

To improve flexibility, try activities that lengthen the muscles such as swimming or a basic stretching program.

3. STRENGTH – ability of the muscle to exert force during an activity.

To gain muscle strength, try exercises such as lifting weights or rapidly taking the stairs.

By: Tara-Nicole

Tara-Nicole — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:49:20 +0000

Here you go: http://usmilitary.about.com/od/navy/l/blfitmenu.htm

The standards for the Reserves are the same as for Active Duty.

Since you have a child, do you also have a non-military spouse living with you? If not, you may be required to surrender legal custody of your child before you will be allowed to join.

By: k*03

k*03 — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:05:33 +0000

1. Drink a gallon of water each.
2. Take a fiber supplement with each meal.
3. Eat better foods (fruits, veggies, lean meats, whole grains, etc.)

BONUS: Exercise for ten minutes at a time, a few times each day.

By: MIKE

MIKE — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 08:59:43 +0000

work on pullups and crunches and running….when you get to boot camp you'll run a mile and a half for an initial strength test and you'll also do as many chrunches as you can in 2 minutes and a max set of pull ups…….mentally there's not much you can do to prepare your self. the best advice you could get is to do everything with as much speed volume and intensity as you can……just be loud and vicious…other than that learn your general orders and how to request permission to speak and go to the bathroom and stuff like that it'll make you're first week a little smoother…..but not much.